WF-1000XM3 vs QuietComfort Earbuds
WF-1000XM3
2019 · $178 today
8967
QuietComfort Earbuds
2020 · $199 today
8466
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why WF-1000XM3 is better
- Total With Case: 32 hrs vs 18 hrs(1.8× more)
Why QuietComfort Earbuds is better
- Bluetooth Version: 5.1 vs 5.0(higher)
Verdict
WF-1000XM3 leads outright in 4 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | WF-1000XM3 | QuietComfort Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Driver Size | 6 mm | — |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes (QN1e processor) | Yes, 11 levels |
| Driver Type | — | Dynamic |
| Battery | ||
| Earbud Playtime (ANC on) | 6 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Total With Case | 32 hrs● | 18 hrs |
| Fit & Build | ||
| Weight (each) | 8.5 g | 8.5 g |
| Water Resistance | None | IPX4 |
| Features & Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.1● |
| Ambient Sound Control | Yes, adjustable | — |
| Codec Support | SBC, AAC, LDAC | — |
| Adjustable ANC Levels | — | 11 |
| Touch Controls | — | Yes |